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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1927

Page

3

Winnegance Community Club Holds First Card Party of Season

The Winnegance Mothers' club hosted the first afternoon card party at the community house, proceeds to fund school reference books. Various local groups and residents were mentioned, including gifts from Boston police Sergt. Butler and attendance by Doris Morse and Doris Moir, with updates on road work and community events throughout the village.

Mothers’ Club Seret Harry S. Butler Boston Police Department Winneganee Doris Moir Houston Gorham North Herbert Morse Sagamore Bath Sherman J. Morse Tower High Street Winfield W. Morse Gorham Doris Morse Houlton Dromore Grange J. C. Moir Melbourne Troulton

Woolwich Farm Bureau marks Christmas plans and guests

The Nequasset Farm Bureau held an all day session at Saga dahoe Ferry with Mrs Waldo Hathorne. They discussed Christmas suggestions and inspected gift articles. A 18 cent per person dinner was served. The next meeting will be December 19 at Mrs Frank Hodgdon’s home with State demonstrators Miss Welch and Mr Rogers.

Frank A. Hodgdon Nequasset Charles C. Farnham Alice Johnnson Hodgden Ethel Bailey Winfield Wright Mae Gilmore Ruth Dubar Anna Soule Wiscasset Lincoln Farm Bureau Beltran Crocker Charles Hourerrietta Charles N. Farnham Alice Johnson Norman Drummond Frances Sturmer Annie Dodge Summer Dailey Richard Marston

North-Center P.T.A. Holds Notable Meeting

The North-Center P. T. A. met at Grace parish house on Tuesday afternoon with a large turnout. Miss Gould from the State Public Health Department discussed the Shepard-Towner bill, while Miss Mabel Ayer of Bath public schools spoke on music appreciation and used records. Members sewed candy bags for the Christmas tree and tea was served by Mrs. Ralph Bragg and Mrs. Charles R. Farnham.

Grace’ Parish House Gould State Public Health Department Mabel Ayer Bath Public Schools Ralph Bragg Charles R. Farnham

Bridge traffic over Kennebecn crosses four thousand

Estimated traffic on Tuesday from 2 PM to midnight ranged between 4200 and 4300 vehicles crossing the Kennebecn bridge. By late hour 3600 had crossed, and the following two hours showed a steady stream in both directions.

Kennebecn Bridge

Free Will Church Women Plan Christmas Sale Details

The Free Will Workers of the Corliss Street church met in the vestry and prepared two puffs for the annual Christmas sale on December 7 at the South End P T A hall on Washington street. They voted to contribute $25 to the church treasury. President Mrs. Emma Knowlton listed sale committees and names, with many volunteers across work, cooked foods, aprons, refreshments and candy tables. George Dale of Portland visited Bath on Tuesday.

Corliss Street South End P. T. A. Hall Washington Street Church Treasury Emma Knowlton Frank Bowker Harry Knowlton W. Purington Ethel Pearson Herbert LI. Spinney W. W. Chaney Clara Coombs H. M. Jewett William Hill Leland R. Mitchell Clarence R. McIntire M. E. Watson Walter Taylor Chester A. Plant C. H. Stinson John H. Hunt Robert C. Mitchell William J. Paisley BF. Stinson G. Jug A . W. Preble James Gillespie Charles Harrington Frank Blake Stearns Scott Warren McIntire Elmer F. Campbell Lucien R. Ames William Sheldon

Maine geologist doubts Popham coal and fortells possible finds

The former Maine state geologist Dr Charles Jackson concluded that beach fragments near Popham are foreign coal and that local rocks are sandy and devoid of coal. He warned against premature ventures and speculated future coal discoveries in Aroostook as settlements deepen.

Popham Beach Charles ‘Th. Jackson Jackson Aroosvook Dunlap Morse's River Cook Haghind Phippsburg Beach Sincw Maine Aroostook Mars Grauwaecke Sugarloaf Grauwaeke Stich

Fifty Babies Contest for Honors at Show at People's Church

The baby show at People’s Baptist church sponsored by Rev o and Mrs George S Walstenholme drew about 70 attendees and 60 babies, with two age groups up to two years and two to three years. Judges, prizes, and special awards highlighted a festive afternoon with an orchestra and a post show supper, signaling hope for an annual event.

People's Baptist Church Revo George S. Walstenhomme Lering Pushsrdl Knights Ma. Wolstenholme Lektoy Colby Mars Charles Hy. Cahill Seth Wilber G. Cahill Bath Department Store Margaret Frances Rines Chester Rines West Street Melvin Ferris Somerset Place Tie A.J D. Stetson & Son Janet Jenkins Arthur Jenkins High Street Clifford Hazel Mae Corey Little Salle Sarkis Diushter George B. Sarkis Middle Street Bath

Strange Questions Asked by Tourists at State Ferry

Tourists arriving at the State ferry sparked amusement from officers with odd inquiries about the river crossing. A woman asked for the pond name, another wondered how long a four minute ride would take and balked at fifty cents, and a West traveler mistook Rockland across the river for a lake. After over years ferriage ends, traffic will cross by other means.

Rockland

Annual Meeting of Bath Teachers Club

The Bath Teachers' Club held its first annual meeting at Morse High School Assembly Hall on Wednesday evening. Officers elected for the year include President FE J. Pomeroy, Vice-President Mrs Staples, Secretary Miss Genevieve Duprey, Treasurer Miss Louise Robbins, with an executive committee comprising Mrs Black Miss Watson and Mrs Higgins. Refreshments followed after readings by Miss Ryan geography instructor at Gorham Normal School and a brief reading by Mrs Farrar. Miss Priscilla Lewis and Bernelee Webber of Wiscasset visited Bath Saturday.

Bath Teachers’ Club Morse High School FE. J. Pomeroy Staples Genevieve Duprey Louise Robbins Black Miss Watson Higgins Farrar

Officers Elected by Church and Aid at annual meeting

Ladies' Aid of People's Baptist church elected officers for the coming year at the vestry meeting. Names include Pres. Mrs. Nina MacRae, 1st vice pres. Mrs. Helen Leonard, 2nd vice pres. Mrs. Delmer Bragg, Clerk Mrs. Helen Leonard, treasurer Milan Leonard, and trustees Everett Leonard. Deaconess Mrs. Minnie Cressey and Deacon and Sunday School appointments also approved. Miss Juella MacDonald visited Bath family.

Ladies’ Aid of People’s Baptist Church Nina MacRae Helen Leonard Delmer Bragg Minnie Cressey Marie Colby Red Towyer Milan Leonard Everett Leonard Everett Leonard Erman Gowell den Andrus Coleman Unding

Nellie R Perry of the Basin dies at 62 in Bath

After months of illness Nellie R Perry daughter of James Perry of the Basin dies at Bath City hospital aged 62. She leaves a father a sister and many friends. Funeral will be Thursday at 1 pm from her father’s home. Local notices mention building repairs, residents moving, and a municipal court trial involving fisheries workers. Dr W G Jefferson comments on meningitis case of Stanley Raymond and disease precautions.

Nellie R. Perry James Perry Basin Bath City George CL Ponase Methodist Brunewiel Terrian James CL Perry Willita Wyoan Morrison Firm Harr Melntire Ashdale Roscoe Perkins Rogers Waned Matilda Cattell Camden A. Us Storer D P. Brown West Point Diames Wallies James Diagnes Mckenney Sebasco Brunswick Presday New Meadows W. G. Jefferson Stanley Raymond Portland Charles Kehling Jefferson

Ills and improvements Mark Mrs McIntire and Mirjah Morse

The many friends of Mrs William McIntire who has been ill will be pleased to know that she is improving in health soon to be up and around the house. Mirjah Morse suffered an ill turn Saturday afternoon but is reported to be improving.

Squaw Club John G. Morse Parker Rogers Robert I. Manson Manson Harry FP. Oliver Winnegance Boothbay Obut Willian Parks Viates Street Shirt Co Lewiston Robert J) Manson Bath Eugene Morey Greenville Oscar Gould Whitinsville Mass Seymour Hayden Pred S. Coombs Willard Cromwell Portland Cottage Park Albert Morse Lloyd Rogers Moosehead Jake Oon Alice Rich Clarence, Johnson Clarence Blaisdell Elmer Henrietta Eaton Elbridge R. Malcolm Freeman Hr. Merrit Bebasco Herbert Morse High Street William McIntire Mirjah Morse

Co-Workers Class Social and Meeting at Mrs Daley’s Home

The Co-Workers class of the First Baptist met Wednesday evening for its regular monthly gathering at Mrs Daley’s Dailey Street home. Devotions were led by Mrs Gardiner Roberts followed by a business meeting with President Mrs Clifford Harrington. Committees were appointed for December, baskets planned for Thanksgiving, and birthday boards sent to Rev Ernest M Holman in Camden.

Co-Workers First Baptist Church Daley Dailey Street Gardiner Roberts Clifford Harrington Mars Arthur J. Stuart South Street Freeman Crosby Ida White Maes Lincoln Bailey Cedric Martin Charles Lemont Simon Moore Herbert IE. Worrey Leland L. Hooker William Grant Carrie Reed Nella Stover Elizabeth Lewis Vernon Miller Maeva William Wakefield H. N. Skillin Marion Skillin Arthur JT. Stuart Claude Fifield Russell Dalrymple Everett Wright Eleanor Wright Helen McIntosh Herbert Be, Worrey Oliver Carter L.L. Wooker Lotta Eaton Jean Eaton

Bath Notes Reflect Local Hopes For Shipbuilding Revival

Bath residents focus on returning shipbuilding activity as Rockland Courier-Gazette reports renewed interest and contracts, including a 500000 yacht, new bridges, and traffic plans. Community notes cover rail and street improvements, a coming Methodist conference, airship talks, and local clubs amid holiday forecasts.

Rockland Courier Gazette

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